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EarthSync Announces EarthSync Festival 2009
EarthSync, a Chennai based world music record label, will be hosting the third edition of the EarthSync Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2009. - May 20, 2009 - EarthSync
Last Hospitality Tickets Remain for Take That
Only 180 hospitality tickets remain for Take That’s summer concerts at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. All the standing and seated tickets have been sold for the band’s shows on Monday, June 8, Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 in the stadium bowl at the multi-purpose... - May 20, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
8 Year Old Musician, Composer and Entertainer, Ethan Bortnick Makes His Fourth Appearance on the Tonight Show, with Jay Leno
Ethan Bortnick will be appearing on one of the last shows that Jay Leno will be hosting on the Tonight Show. Ethan will be surprising Jay with a special musical dedication. This episode will Air on May 19, 2009. - May 19, 2009 - Ethan Bortnick
Apogee Awards Laureates from Four Nations Shine at Apogee Artists International Concert Series
The Apogee Foundation is presenting a series of virtuoso concert events in Odessa featuring Apogee Awards laureates from Belarus, Moldova, Switzerland and Ukraine. - May 19, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Shaun Bless of The Souldiggaz Takes It to the Clubs with "Ciroc (Bottles Pop)"
Shaun Bless, member of the platinum production team The Souldiggaz, makes his first commercial release as an artist with "Ciroc (Bottles Pop)." - May 19, 2009 - Shaun Bless (Souldiggaz)
Above The World Entertainment R&B Singer Kicks Down the Door of Opportunity American Idol Style
R&B performer and singer/songwriter Rodney Louis Baker has taken his trend setting fearless indie style to another level. Aiming his sites directly at what he believes is a soon to be mega star in Idol finalist Adam Lambert.... - May 17, 2009 - Above the World Entertainment
Go Large Records Business Developer Hit by Flying Muffin
Flying muffin lands record label representation. - May 17, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Family's Wish Granted at Funeral
National Gospel recording artist grants mother's wish of singing hit song "Who Would have thought at son's funeral. Who's life ended abruptly on the way home from GradNite with his students. - May 16, 2009 - 4ReelRecords Inc
Royalty Free Music Market Gets a "Boost" from New Independent Online Music Store Licensing Service
A new online music website opens up its catalogue of royalty free music for licensing deals, with thousands of songs on offer across all musical genres. - May 16, 2009 - Boost Group Limited
Go Large Records Expands Program to Assist Producers, Studios and Even Venues
Go Large Media and Entertainment takes on businesses that need exposure and more clients in a waning economy. - May 16, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
California Dream Camp for Rock Fans from Japan
2009 California Rock Camp provides Rock Fans exclusive setting to Learn, Jam and Record with Pro Faculty in World Famous Studios. - May 16, 2009 - California Rock Camp
X2 Resorts Thailand Main Sponsor Exclusive Showcase Joanna Wang
X2 Resorts Thailand proudly presents as the main sponsor the exclusive ‘Showcase of Urban Sound’ featuring the amazing Asian Diva Joanna Wang. - May 16, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Gunnar Nelson Records with Two Legends on 'Roadsinger' - Multiplatinum Artist Sings with McCartney & Yusuf on New Album
Recording Artist Gunnar Nelson announced today that recording vocal tracks for the new Yusuf (Cat Stevens) album Roadsinger presented a unique experience for him to record and sing with two musical legends including one of his idols, Sir Paul McCartney. "What started as a recording session in... - May 16, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
New Black Music.net Creates New Music Video Format
New Black Music.net makes the music video Pretty Butterfly by singer songwriter Niva into a short film. - May 15, 2009 - New Black Music.net
Bad Boy Artist and MTV’s Making the Band 4 Star, Donnie Klang, Names The Buzz International Group as Public Relations Agency of Record
The Buzz International Group, one New York’s top full-service lifestyle & entertainment public relations agencies, announced today the addition of Bad Boy recording artist Donnie Klang to its roster of clients. Serving as the agency of record, Buzz looks forward to taking Donnie’s... - May 15, 2009 - Donnie Klang
TalentTrove.com Announces Michael Kelly Guitar Contest
Global online talent community, TalentTrove.com has announced its Michael Kelly Guitar contest. - May 14, 2009 - TalentTrove
New York Based Music and New Media Entertainment Company, Izzy Gold Records, Announces the Relocation of Their Headquarters
Izzy Gold Records to throw a grand celebration in honor of their new headquarters, Friday May 15. - May 14, 2009 - Izzy Gold Records
IHMG's The Repositioning Applies Prezzure with "Wow"
IHMG's second single "Wow" by Prezzure from The Repositioning available now. - May 14, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Melyssa Ford Teams Up with Hip Hop Social Network GoldMic
Hip hop icon Melyssa Ford teams up with GoldMic and reaches out to the Hip Hop social networking community. - May 14, 2009 - Goldmic.com
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Former Roster Artist Comes Back to Roost in Management at Incubator Creative Group
Incubator Founder and President, Nate Sakany, is upbeat about the addition of Leah to the company team. "It's a wonderful reward to see an artist you've worked with develop a thriving ministry," says Sakany. "Leah is a perfect example of someone who has applied the principles of Incubator and made them work. Adding Leah to our development team just seemed like a natural decision given our history and relationship." - May 13, 2009 - Incubator Creative Group
On May 19, 2009, Milan Records Bring You the Soundtrack to the Sony Picture Classics Movie O’Horten
With the tragicomedy O’Horten, Bent Hamer returns to his domestic landscapes, offbeat humanism and stylistic quirks. KAADA’s music underscores the eccentric quality of the film. - May 13, 2009 - Milan Records
R&B Star Bobby Valentino Announced as Performer at 2009 Urban Music Awards USA
R&B superstar Bobby Valentino is the latest confirmed addition to the list of performers appearing at the 2009 Urban Music Awards USA, set to take place at New York City's famed Highline Ballroom on July 17th. - May 13, 2009 - Invincible Media Group
Film-Festival-News.com Should Win a Coveted Palme d'Or for the Partnership with Nikki Beach
Film-Festival-News.com a Cannes Film Festival guide to movie premiers, weather, and travel has now added celebrity parties with the help of Nikki Beach. - May 13, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Award-Winning Songwriter/Backup Vocalist to Release Long Awaited CD
Darci Monet’s New CD ‘Fusion’ Seamlessly Blends Soulful Pop/Rock with Heart-felt Acoustic Balladry. - May 12, 2009 - Darci Monet
Radio Interview with Kurt Oldman
Composer Kurt Oldman will be interviewed live on the Real Radio Show May 25th, 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST. - May 12, 2009 - Little Pie Artists
Festival de Cannes VIP Parties at Nikki Beach for Seventh Cannes Film Festival in a Row
After movie premieres, what are they wearing on the red carpet and film juries in Festival de Cannes all celebrities party at Nikki Beach Club. - May 11, 2009 - Nikki Beach Music
Paula Abdul and Natural Balance Kick Off National Guide Dog Month by Giving American Idol Singer Scott MacIntyre a Guide Dog
American Idol singer Scott MacIntyre received an incredible gift from Paula Abdul, as she presented him with a guide dog in honor of May being National Guide Dog Month. Paula, Natural Balance Pet Foods, Petco and indepedent pet stores nationwide are teaming to raise funds and awareness for guide... - May 11, 2009 - Natural Balance
Dr. Henry Panion, III Triumphs Again in Gospel Goes Classical II with Kurt Carr and Ben Tankard
Glaudé Productions Client Maestro Dr. Henry Panion, III Performs His Gospel Goes Classical During Two Superb Concert Nights in Birmingham, Alabama - USA: Featuring Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singes With Ben Tankard, a 60-Piece Orchestra and 100-Voice Choir, Lead by Dr. Panion's On-Point Conducting Baton. Dr. Panion Continues to Change the Meaning of Great World Class 'Music as Usual' ... - May 10, 2009 - Glaudé Productions
The Bresee Foundation Presents the 4th Annual Los Angeles Youth Film Festival on Social Justice
The Bresee Foundation presents the 4th Annual Los Angeles Youth Film Festival on Social Justice, featuring Elise Buick, President of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, as the keynote speaker. - May 09, 2009 - P.F. Bresee Foundation
EarthSync Releases Voice Over the Bridge in India
Voice Over the Bridge, A lilting journey of classical Myanmar music, together with contemporary western musicians. EarthSync, a Chennai-based world music label, has announced the release of its latest production, Voice Over the Bridge, an album that melts together Myanmar’s classical music and contemporary western music. - May 09, 2009 - EarthSync
Live Music and Comedy Comes to Fort Greene, Brooklyn - Sit Back Enjoy a Burger and Support Marines and Musicians
In a quest to bring enjoyable and affordable nights of live music to New York City, 623 Entertainment presents The Mission Tour. - May 08, 2009 - 623 Entertainment
The Sistah's Second Single "One" Available Now
Ironhorse Music Group LLC singer-songwriter and alternative soul artist The Sistah's first single "One" is available now. - May 07, 2009 - Ironhorse Music Group LLC
Go Large Records Offers Unique and Cheap Mothers Day Gift
For five bucks you can take Mom to a night out and listen to a great jazz funk band. - May 06, 2009 - Go Large Records International, LLC
Blaines Grill & Bar to Host Rockin' for the Cure with Jeffrey Steele
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Blaine's Grill and Bar in Gatlinburg is hosting "Rockin' for the Cure" on Friday, May 15th starting at 6:45pm. With live music by Jeffrey Steele, one of the most talented singer/songwriters in America today, this is an event not to be missed. - May 06, 2009 - Blaines Grill & Bar
Matthew Nelson to Participate in Digital Hollywood Panel - Award Winning Multiplatinum Artist to Discuss Music Power Shift
Multiplatinum Recording Artist Matthew Nelson announced he has been invited to Digital Hollywood to participate in industry panel discussion on Music Power Shift during the industry conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Santa Monica, CA. - May 06, 2009 - Ricky Nelson Remembered
Michael Damian Repeats History with R&R Chart Debut - "Rock on 09" Debuts in Top30 Twenty Years After Original
Caption Records announced today that Recording Artist Michael Damian's "Rock On 09" has debuted this week at #30* on the Radio & Records national AC chart. It was twenty years ago this month that Damian's first release of the rock classic hit #1 on both the Billboard and R&R Top40... - May 06, 2009 - Caption Records PR
Indie Recording Artist Releases "Folkin’ Cosmic" Debut Album
On May 19, recording artist Cabe Lindsay will self-release his debut album, Take A Deeep Breath, on his independent label, Optimistic Realism®. See http://www.cabelindsay.com for more information. - May 06, 2009 - Optimistic Realism
Lovepedal Guitar Effects Introduces Miniature Guitar Effects Line
Lovepedal introduces its new mini guitar effects line. Less pedal board real estate = more tone on one board. Four new compact pedals that deliver Enormous tone. - May 05, 2009 - Lovepedal Guitar Effects
Acoustic-Grunge Band - Deep Trip to Tour UK in May
UK-based Snorting Pig Promotions previews the May 2009 UK tour by Swiss band Deep Trip. - May 05, 2009 - Snorting Pig Promotions
24th Annual Dolly Parton Parade Goes Worldwide
The Dolly Parton Parade this Friday will be broadcast live via TheSmokies.TV, the new web media from S. D. Professionals. The live show hosted by radio personality, Tammy Kelly and Kate Phillips starts at 6pm eastern and can be viewed for free on www.thesmokies.tv - May 04, 2009 - SD Professionals LLC
Cheshire Records Releases Hiphop Album Online Through Creative Commons
Cheshire Records, founded by producer Jonah Dempcy, has released an album by hiphop The Insider. The album, titled "All's Fair in Love of Wax," was released online in its entirety on April 14th and has been making its way around the web. It is available to download for free from Jamendo. - May 04, 2009 - Cheshire Records
SanKritiLaya Unveils Fall 2009 Classic Concert Tour Schedule
SanKritiLaya, the budding Silicon Valley non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition & advancement of Classical finearts talent, have announced their Fall 2009 schedule. The renowned perfectionists, Hyderabad Brothers, figure in the vocal concert tour. RK Shriramkumar, a top-flight carnatic classical violinist, is on his maiden solo tour of the US, is featuring in the other, Instrumental concert & lecture-demonstration tour of North America. - May 04, 2009 - SanKritiLaya
OVOW Communications Releases Rare Color Performance of "Nights in White Satin" for Purchase and Download on iTunes Store; Moody Blues Fans Ecstatic About 1967 Video
Rare color video of The Moody Blues performing Nights in White Satin is now available on the iTunes Store. Fans are ecstatic about the release, and have been startled by the quality of this video. Filmed in 1967 at the Speakeasy Club in London by a French television crew, the performance is especially rare in that the song didn't hit the pop charts until 1973. Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones were in the audience. - May 04, 2009 - OVOW Communications, Inc.
Cheshire Records Electronic Jazz Netlabel Announced
The creation of record label Cheshire Records has been announced. The label, formed by electronic music producer and jazz pianist Jonah Dempcy, will specialize in electronic and improvised music, particularly avant-garde and experimental music of all types. - May 04, 2009 - Cheshire Records
Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO to Release CD
Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO CD Release in May. Shaking up the industry with their new style. Hip Hop Group BROWN BFLO breaks out with their CD Release performances with Zion I & Album Release Party Featuring performances by Bambu and DJ Sake 1 on May 1st and 2nd, 2009. BROWN BFLO will be... - May 02, 2009 - BROWN BFLO
Legally Blind, Musical Artist JP Corwyn Chooses a 501(c) 3 Music Company Over the Traditional Industry Route
Releases single “I Will Wait” for Distribution on Empty Vessel Music - May 02, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music
MDA’s Honorary Goodwill Ambassador Julian Pavone, ‘The World’s Youngest Drummer!’ to Perform at Annual Stride & Ride Event
Julian Pavone, who at 20-months-old began to make worldwide headlines as a drummer, will now showcase his talent to raise money for MDA’s 2009 Stride & Ride event. This will take place on Sunday May 3, 2009 at Somerset Mall in Troy, MI. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the victory walk... - May 02, 2009 - Julian Pavone
Love Pirates Thrills with a Crazy Viral Radio Show / Introduction of the Debut Album "Brooklyn Bridge"
A radio show on the internet that convinces with extraordinary lyrics and that, in the first week, has spread out virally unusually fast all over the world.The Guerilla radio show of the band Love Pirates was developed by the network Huckleberry Friends AG - worldwide creative network. Already in... - May 01, 2009 - Huckleberry Friends AG
Beat Treats Sample Subscription Service Breaks Beats, Not the Bank
Beat Treats provides producers throughout the world with inspiration in the form of a new sample construction kit delivered each month for one year. All for just £2. - May 01, 2009 - Beat Treats